In a thrilling match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans (GT) secured a five-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), marking their third consecutive win in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL). Captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role, scoring 86 runs off 50 balls, which included eight fours and four sixes. Despite the win, Gill expressed his disappointment at not being able to finish the match, stating, "I wanted to be there till the end and finish it." His performance propelled GT to fourth place in the points table with 6 points from 5 matches. KKR, on the other hand, remains at the bottom with just 1 point. Gill's impressive innings also earned him the Player of the Match title and allowed him to take the orange cap from Virat Kohli, as he now has 251 runs in 4 matches, averaging 62.75. Gill highlighted his focus on fitness and mental preparation during his break before the IPL, aiming to improve both technically and tactically as a player.